das Entgelt

Plural: die Entgelte
Based on: ent-, gelten
Noun
1.

the compensation/payment

(General term for Lohn and Gehalt. Not too common, except in jargon. )
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  • Für die Teilnehmer der Studie gibt es ein kleines Entgelt.
  • There's a small compensation/payment for the participants of the study.
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A fun look at the noun "der Lohn" and how to say “It’s worth it” in German. Oh, and a look at the difference between Lohn and Gehalt #boring

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How many meanings does the German word 'Entgelt' have?

Entgelt has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the compensation/payment.

What is the gender of 'Entgelt'?

das

What is the plural of 'Entgelt'?

die Entgelte

What is 'Entgelt' related to?

The word 'Entgelt' is related to ent- and gelten.

Where can I learn more about 'Entgelt'?

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Word of the Day – “gelten”
A fun look at the meaning of 'gelten' and why 'gleichgültig' means 'indifferent'. Of course with audio examples :)
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The Meanings of “der Lohn” and “sich lohnen”
A fun look at the noun "der Lohn" and how to say “It’s worth it” in German. Oh, and a look at the difference between Lohn and Gehalt #boring
Vocab: der Lohn, sich lohnen, belohnen, das Gehalt
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